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Port Arthur Alternative Center
High School · Port Arthur ISD · Port Arthur, TX
A Port Arthur ISD high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1030 DUNBAR AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Port Arthur Alternative Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Arthur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,832
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Bob Hope H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Memorial H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 2,068 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Co Youth AcadEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Port Arthur ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- District spending per student
- $14,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Arthur Alternative Center is listed in PORT ARTHUR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Arthur Alternative Center
Port Arthur Alternative Center is a public high school in Port Arthur, TX, part of Port Arthur ISD, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Arthur Alternative Center
What grades does Port Arthur Alternative Center serve?
Port Arthur Alternative Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Port Arthur Alternative Center?
Port Arthur Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Arthur Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Arthur Alternative Center is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Port Arthur Alternative Center a charter school?
No, Port Arthur Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Arthur Alternative Center a Title I school?
No, Port Arthur Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Arthur Alternative Center?
62.8% of students at Port Arthur Alternative Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (409) 984-8650
- Area population (ZIP 77640)
- 17,480
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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